tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post7926195925364760688..comments2024-01-01T06:40:52.523-08:00Comments on Inane Asylum: Vuelta wrapup, and my newest adventureMatthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-16289684307117266492014-09-27T10:29:24.010-07:002014-09-27T10:29:24.010-07:00Hey Rae...sorry about the 'football' talk ...Hey Rae...sorry about the 'football' talk (I love football, but apparently it's only me and Susie that are in that category). Interesting that you are in enemy-territory-central (Ohio State, and me a Michigan fan) and you don't watch Football...I'd think it's state-law or something that you like Buckeye football! (GRIN)<br /><br />I had heard the worlds are in Richmond next year...my Sister in law LIVES in Richmond now...(be seeing her again this T-day as we pass thru Richmond to get to my bro-in-law's farm about 2 hours or so west of Richmond). I wouldn't mind somehow making THAT trip myself....hmmm...we'll have to see what's happening...I have a place to stay, just need to GET there...<br /><br />and yep, the economy is killing our contract slow but sure...we've had layoff after layoff these last few years as the customer (the Gov/Air Force) is losing it's budget too. We're doing so much more with so much less that I can't believe it...or in my shop's case, it's just not getting done...jobs are stacked to the ceiling and we do what we can when we can...crazy way to do business if you ask me!Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-26977426787496646452014-09-27T10:22:10.619-07:002014-09-27T10:22:10.619-07:00Susie, I'm not really sure how all the work is...Susie, I'm not really sure how all the work is getting done (in my shop, it's not...my lead engineer does triage every morning and has to decide what is the most important work at that very moment, and that's what we work on...this goes on every day, with most of our work waiting for manpower to get started on/done). <br /><br />I had electronics for 3 years in high school, then worked in electronics my entire career in the Navy, so yes, that prepared me for my current job...but most of what I actually do I learned on the job or in company schools/training (such as fiber optic work...never done that before, but here I do TONS of fiber work...which I really enjoy). Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-68413887388101607772014-09-26T20:35:06.589-07:002014-09-26T20:35:06.589-07:00Oh, you lose me when you start talking football (a...Oh, you lose me when you start talking football (a trait that kind of impacts my social life here in Buckeye Country!) But, I do love reading about your job. I hope that financials steady out so that there are no more layoffs and calls for "increased productivity". Even in the hospital we have to deal with that! Unfortunately, the sicker our patients are (over which we have no control) and the harder we work to keep them alive, the worse our productivity is. Have there been cuts to the gov't budget that pays for these missions? Sorry I am not aware. I remember what happened to the economy in San Diego when defense spending was slashed after the collapse of the USSR.<br /><br />I am really hoping that Fabulous Fabian pulls it off! I will be at work so won't be able to watch either the men's or the women's race. I read that Simon Gerrans is touted as the man to beat, based on his wins in Canada (I really have to manage to get to those races someday). I've never been a big fan of his, based on some whining a few years ago -- but I should cut him some slack, he was quite young then and has really become a good racer. <br /><br />speaking of the Worlds, do you realize that it is being held in Richmond VA next year? SusieB, you would be able to get there, right? I've got it circled on my calendar and my vacation request ready to turn in the minute that it can be -- but I need to figure out if it will fall on my "regular weekend" -- if so, no vacay days for me :( Hmm, maybe that will be the time to retire...<br /><br />RaeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-25046307212358111912014-09-26T15:42:22.863-07:002014-09-26T15:42:22.863-07:00Hey Matt! I've been trying to catch up on work...Hey Matt! I've been trying to catch up on work the past few days & have stayed late yesterday & today, but wasn't able to get here to comment. I'm tired & want to go home now so can't write all I want but as always, LOVED your Vuelta stage wrap-up! So much more entertaining than what's been on cyclingnews! And I've also ALWAYS been so impressed with what you do & reading your upcoming work activities just floors me. Question - if they keep laying off workers, HOW will all the work get done? And I think you've written about his before, but how did you learn to do what you do at work? In the Navy?<br /><br />Alrighty, gotta head on home. Have a great weekend! <br />susie bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-83668980274591354862014-09-24T07:46:55.454-07:002014-09-24T07:46:55.454-07:00Hey Matt - sorry, I've been out sick the past ...Hey Matt - sorry, I've been out sick the past 2 days & am now in the office TRYING to catch up. Will read your wonderful long post tonight & hopefully comment tomorrow.susie bnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-50554713913606380892014-09-23T11:15:02.712-07:002014-09-23T11:15:02.712-07:00Hello.....(hello)....Hello.....(hello)....echo...e...Hello.....(hello)....Hello.....(hello)....echo...echo....chirp.... chirp....<br /><br />Where IS everybody? JD? Barbara? Rae? Susie? Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-28608330148925191232014-09-21T20:49:36.150-07:002014-09-21T20:49:36.150-07:00And would have liked to seen the Oregon/Wisconsin ...And would have liked to seen the Oregon/Wisconsin game...THAT looks like it was a great one. I've been a Wisc fan for a while....way back when I first got out of the Navy I had some schools up in Madison...really like that area. They've had a pretty decent football team every year too...this year doesn't look any diff...took #2 Ore to w/in 1 TD...not too shabby for an unranked team.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8849348372908281816.post-62158782102977267812014-09-21T20:45:37.212-07:002014-09-21T20:45:37.212-07:00And Susie....just peeked at Michigan's schedul...And Susie....just peeked at Michigan's schedule & record...got whipped by Utah yesteray...and CRUSHED by Notre Dame 2 weeks ago. One good thing (for you) from Maryland moving to the Big 10 is you will get to watch them dismantle big Blue the week before T-day. We REALLY need to get rid of Hoke (the coach)...he's taken them down lower and lower every year. Can't believe they've stuck w/ him this long. He went 11-1 the first year w/ the team he inherited...and now that they're all his recruits they stink. We'll be lucky to go 6-6 this year. And it looks like FS dodged a bullet @ Clemson yesterday too. Have to admit it, the SEC overall just has the best teams...hard to argue w/ that I guess. But there are still good/great teams outside the SEC...that's what everybody forgets.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10517087265569164625noreply@blogger.com